B&B la Fornace di Racciano

B&B la Fornace di Racciano : La Fornace di Racciano is a lovely Bed&Breakfast a short distance from the historical centre of medieval San Gimignano. It consists of a typical Tuscan country house surrounded by a large flowery garden.

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La Fornace di Racciano is a lovely Bed&Breakfast a short distance (2,8 Km) from the historical centre of medieval San Gimignano. It consists of a typical Tuscan country house surrounded by a large flowery garden. In the past "La Fornace di Racciano" was a furnace that produced lovely terracotta pottery using locally dug clay. Today, the building has been carefully renovated to maintain the typical features of the past, besides the modern comforts of nowadays. La Fornace di Racciano consists of seven comfortable rooms and four apartments, two of which are located in the ancient hamlet of Racciano.

ACCOMODATIONS AVAILABLE B&B La Fornace di Racciano is set in the verdant hills surrounding San Gimignano, 2,8Km from the historical centre of the medieval town and its famous towers, in a traditional Tuscan country house that offers: - Seven comfortable and finely decorated double rooms set at different floors, provided with all modern comfort; - A two-room apartment for small family groups with a door communicating with another room – part of the B&B - to form a three-room apartment with 2 private bathrooms. This apartment can accommodate up to 5 persons; - A studio apartment on the ground floor with independent entrance, and private garden area; - Two apartments in the ancient hamlet of Racciano, approx. 100m from the country house of La Fornace di Racciano.

All rooms and apartments are provided with private bathrooms, heating, air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, and Wi-Fi Internet connection.

Room Rosa Room on the ground floor with a double bed (an extra bed can be added on request to accommodate a third person), a kitchen area with table and chairs to cook simple meals, and a private shower room. This room opens onto the garden and affords spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Heating, air conditioning, fridge, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi Internet connection.Room Celeste Room on the ground floor with a double bed (an extra bed can be added on request to accommodate a third person), and a large bathroom also suitable for handicapped persons. This room opens onto the front paved terrace and enjoys fine views of the surrounding countryside. Heating, air conditioning, fridge, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi Internet connection.Room Gialla Double room on the first floor (middle floor) with independent entrance, and a lovely outside terrace equipped with table and chairs. This room opens on the swimming pool and enjoys fine views of the silver olive trees all around. Heating, air conditioning, fridge, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi Internet connection.Room Smeraldo Lovely room on the first floor with a double bed (a separate third bed can be added on request). It is vey spacious and have a fresh and airy feel, with two large windows opening on the front paved terrace, and enjoys breathtaking views of San Gimignano and its towers in the distance. Heating, air conditioning, fridge, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi Internet connection.Room Rubino Double bedroom on the first floor with independent entrance via a private staircase to provide more privacy. It opens on the front farmyard, enjoying a fine view over the ancient hamlet of Racciano. Large private bathroom, heating, air conditioning, fridge, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi Internet connection.Room Arancio Large and spacious room on the first floor with a double bed (an extra bed can be added on request to accommodate a third person). It enjoys lovely views of the swimming pool, of the ancient hamlet of Pescille and of a picturesque olive grove. Private bathroom, heating, air conditioning, fridge, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi Internet connection.Room Verde Room on the first floor with a double bed and a lovely view of the Tuscan countryside covered with olive groves, vineyards and woodland. Private bathroom, heating, air conditioning, fridge, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi Internet connection.Apartment Zaffiro First-floor apartment with two rooms. It consists of a kitchen with hubs, dishwasher, fridge, table and chairs, double room with fireplace, and private bathroom. It has a sliding door communicating with Camera Rubino to form a three-room apartment with 2 private bathrooms. Sleeps up to 5 persons. This apartment affords lovely views of the surrounding hills. Heating, air conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi Internet connection and electric oven.Apartment Il Pino Studio apartment on the first floor, with independent entrance and private garden equipped with table and chairs. It consists of a living room with kitchen area, one bedroom with a double bed and a sofa-bed. It overlooks the swimming pool, enjoying fine views of the surrounding hills. Private bathroom, heating, air conditioning, fridge, satellite TV, Wi-Fi Internet connection, and small electric oven.Apartment Il Tiglio This apartment is set approx. 100m from the country house of "La Fornace di Racciano", in the ancient and picturesque hamlet of Racciano. It is located on the ground floor, with independent entrance, private garden and parking on the property grounds. This apartment consists of two rooms: a kitchenette with hubs and small electric oven, one bedroom with a double bed, and a private bathroom. Air conditioning, heating, and TV.Apartment Il Corbezzolo This apartment is set in the picturesque hamlet of Racciano, in an ancient convent dating back to 1276. It is on the first floor and can be reached via an external staircase, so typical of the Tuscan country architecture. It consists of a kitchenette with hubs and small electric oven, table and chairs, and two double rooms (one with fireplace). 2 private shower rooms, air conditioning, satellite TV and private parking.

ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES Cristiano, the owner of B&B "La Fornace di Racciano", is a full-blooded Tuscan. His first aim is to cherish his guests and transmit to them the authentic Tuscan traditions, letting them discover the excellences of this region: history, landscape, art and crafts, cooking, wine.This lovely Bed&Breakfast offers: - Delightful tasting of certified local products such as DOP ham, salami and pecorino cheese of San Gimignano, bruschetta, fresh vegetables seasoned with precious extra-virgin olive oil, best foil with the excellent wines of San Gimignano Chianti and Vernaccia; - A lovely swimming pool, with a spacious sun terrace equipped with sunbed, tables and chairs, where guests can lazily relax breathing the atmosphere of the peaceful Tuscan countryside; - A large flowery garden with an equipped area for children with swing, slide, ping pong and a funny children playhouse; - Precious information to visit the main historical, artistic, environmental sights, and suggestions to purchase "original Tuscan products". For the most extrovert ones, it is possible to organize balloon tours and hunting in the many wonderful game reserves of the region; - Technical services, such as Internet point and free Wi-Fi in all different types of accommodation.

Activities: Tasting of typical products Sports activities

Accommodations available:

Double: 7

Apartments: 4

Services:

TV Color

TV Sat

Mini-bar

Hairdryer

Air conditioning

Breakfast included

Car park

Pool

Internet

Panoramic view

Terrace or garden

Activities:

Sport activities

Theme:

Country relax

Romantic

Photogallery

Rates

RATES
Rooms Prices: Euro 80 to 100 per day;
Apartments Prices: Euro 65 to 90 per day;
Extra bed: Euro 20 per day;
Breakfast: included in the price of the rooms; on request for the guests of the apartments (Euro 10 per person);

Reception Service: from 8am to 8pm;
Heating and air conditioning: included in the price;
Cleaning: every day for rooms, once a week for apartments;
Linen Change: every three nights, more frequently on request for rooms, once a week for apartments;
Hair-dryer: in all bedrooms;
Private Parking: free of charge;
Use of the pool: free of charge, including sun umbrellas and sun loungers for the guests of the B&B;
Internet Point: free of charge;
Pets: well-behaved pets are allowed;
Tourist tax: Euro 1,50 per person per day - San Gimignano.
Check-in: from 3 to 7pm (or different on request). Guests will keep their keys for the whole period of stay;
Check-out: from 8am to 10.30 (or different on request).

Coming from Florence and/or Pisa (via Florence):
Exit Motorway A1 at Firenze-Impruneta and take the dual carriageway Florence-Siena, first right signposted Siena. Take the first exit for Poggibonsi (called Poggibonsi Nord);

Coming from Siena:
take the dual carriageway Siena-Florence in direction to Florence. Take the second exit for Poggibonsi (called Poggibonsi Nord);
From exit Poggibonsi Nord follow signs for San Gimignano; proceed on this road for about 11km, then at the roundabout with roses, follow signs for Volterra; after 2,2km, turn right signposted Racciano and proceed for about 100mt. On the right there is a big wrought-iron gate. Here you are! Welcome to "La Fornace di Racciano".